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March 05, 2025
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) achieved a major milestone in the development of Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles (UCAVs) by flying U.S. government-provided autonomy software aboard a company-owned MQ-20 Avenger®. The demonstration was part of the Air Force Test Center’s all-domain test series called Orange Flag 25-1, which took place February 19-21 at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
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uAvionix announced the launch of Casia G Release 4.0, a software update that enables nighttime detection of aircraft and expands Casia G’s capabilities to support 24/7 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) UAS operations. With the software enhancement, Casia G unlocks BVLOS operations up to 400 feet at night. Casia G’s nighttime capability has already received an approval from the FAA for Fort Wayne Police Department, IN.
Volatus Aerospace Inc. and Draganfly Inc. announced a collaboration to address global demand for the automation and digitization of geospatial data collection and analysis solutions for Utility Infrastructure. This teaming agreement builds on the previously announced collaboration agreement, harnessing Volatus’ operational and regulatory capabilities, advanced sensor technology and Draganfly's advanced product, engineering, and integration capabilities.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) welcomes the U.S. Air Force’s designation for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft: the new uncrewed jet fighter will be called the YFQ-42A. The announcement on Monday followed an earlier USAF decision in 2024 that GA-ASI was selected to develop and build the YFQ-42A.
The University of North Dakota Center for Innovation announced three $50,000 awards — one to each of three companies, for $150,000 in total — for Project RuralReach, an initiative designed to harness unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology to revolutionize rural living, enhance economic resilience and support rural communities across North Dakota.
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In the dynamic realm of UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems), where innovation knows no bounds, the need for a resilient and interconnected ecosystem has never been more paramount. The UAS industry has evolved at a remarkable pace, transforming the way we approach countless sectors, from agriculture and infrastructure to public safety and beyond. However, to fully realize the potential of UAS technology, we must cultivate a strong ecosystem that can support its growth and sustainability. Read More.
Nov 21, 2023
Growing UAS Precision Agriculture
Elbit Systems of America brought its high-flying Hermes 450 to the farm fields of North Dakota to demonstrate how it can improve precision agriculture. Sarah Lovas admits that she’s something of a science nerd, which explains why she volunteered to participate in a precision agriculture research project using an Elbit Systems of America medium-sized unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to survey crops. Read More.
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Flying Past The UAS Startup Stage
Matt Dunlevy and his UAS team have ground their way from a startup stage to a proven entity. With a new era in UAS history here, thanks to Part 107, Dunlevy’s story has helped reveal the positive state of the UAS service industry. Matt Dunlevy exemplifies everything you would expect from an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) startup CEO that launched his business in a city that has become synonymous for its support of drones. He wears running shoes and jeans, not loafers and ties... Read More.
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